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As South Australia’s number one university for graduate employability, our degrees build a strong foundation for an outstanding career in education (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020). The University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and is South Australia highest ranked university for Arts and Humanities (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019).
We are conveniently located in the Adelaide CBD, providing vibrant surroundings for students and staff within the cultural hub of South Australia.
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Featured news
Research Seminar: Smartphone Assisted Language Learning (SALL)
Smartphone Assisted Language Learning: Shila Panadgoo (Ph.D. Candidate, School of Education, University of Adelaide)
An investigation into the effectiveness of the use of smartphones for English language teaching and learning from pedagogical and attitudinal perspectives
Research Seminar: Precarious Measures and Academic Work
What is academic work? Why is it measured? What is measured? What are the consequences of measurement?
Read more about Precarious Measures and Academic Work
Professor Faye McCallum, Head of School
"If you are passionate about pursuing a teaching career in secondary education, or you are a graduate or leader working in the Education sector; I invite you to explore our degree offerings where you can work, study and research with some of the finest educators and researchers."
Professor Faye McCallum, Head of School
News
26 Feb
Lecturer Brendan Bentley interviewed by The Age
Senior School of Education Lecturer Brendan Bentley was interviewed by Chris Scanlon from 'The Age' concerning the benefits of homework in primary schools and its relationship to learning, in particular Cognitive Load Theory. 17 Jan
Welcome Dr Steven Stolz to the School of Education
The School of Education is excited to welcome Dr Steven Stolz, Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research) and Program Director of the Master of Teaching degree. 24 Oct
Kevin Marjoribanks Lecture, presented by Prof. Pasi Sahlberg
Tune in for the 2019 Kevin Marjoribanks Memorial Lecture.
Events
15 Apr
Masterclass One 2020: Facilitating the Development of Students Who Think Critically and Creatively
While Critical and Creative Thinking (CCT) may be classified as a ‘general capability’ this expansive and vital skill set is best developed subject by subject in content-specific contexts. The problem then commonly becomes how do students and teachers connect the quite divergent senses of CCT so that they may mutually reinforce? 09 Jul
Masterclass Two 2020: Policies, Practices and Classroom Realities for Refugee Children
POLICIES, PRACTICES AND CLASSROOM REALITIES FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN 07 Oct
Masterclass Three 2020: Immersive Technologies in the Classroom
IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CLASSROOM
In the twenty first century, the provision of education opportunities for refugees is one of the highest priorities that all developed societies have a responsibility to deliver; millions of people have been forced to leave their home country due to war, economic failure, ethnic/racial rivalries and changing environmental conditions.
This masterclass focuses on: The curriculum and the standards: Intersectionality, and sense of belonging: Schools as peaceful grounds.
Heralded as the new wave of innovation in educational technologies since the 1990s, immersive technologies are finally becoming readily accessible and affordable to the average school. The term signifies a broad range of open source and/or proprietary technologies that seek to place the user within a content-relevant environment. To differing extents, 360 photography, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) all attempt to achieve this.